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Tag: Redding

Finally, I managed to get to the lake and swim. I have been to this same spot a couple of times, but not yet this year. It is located on the South side of the lake, after you drive over the dam. I love this spot, the water reminds me of the sea.

Whiskey town lake is wonderful because no matter the drought, it will always be full and ready for activities, camping, boating, kayaking, skiing, sailing, or whatever activity you would like.

Below is Lily, my Mom’s dog, she loved the water, but not necessarily to swim. She never went any deeper than her stomach. We were at the beach for two hours and she did not sit once.

Lily enjoying Whiskeytown lake.

Beautiful Whiskeytown Lake, in Shasta county.

These pictures were taken on the south east side of the lake, it has a white sand and more granite. Other parts of the lake can have red sand for instance.

The Sundial Bridge is always a favorite to visit and explore for locals and visitors. The Turtle Bay Sundial Bridge is a wonderful walking bridge landmark designed by Santiago Calatrava. You can visit his website here. There are only a few bridges in the United States and the residents of Shasta county are very fortunate to have this monumental piece of architecture.

The Sundial Bridge is a must see if you are passing by on Interstate 5 by Redding in Shasta county. The bridge is over the Sacramento river, which does not begin in Sacramento, but up in Shasta county. In addition to this wonderful feat of architecture, the Sundial Bridge is located in the middle of a beautiful arboretum and a wildlife museum and exploration park.

The bridge is very well designed, and is an actual sundial.

Beautiful arboretum on the east side of the Sundial Bridge. In the background you can see the dial part of the bridge. The shadow casts on the pillars telling the time.

Pretty purple flowers from the arboretum at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sundial Bridge.

Pictured is the Sacramento river looking at the Sundial bridge from the north.

Below the Sundial walking bridge over the Sacreamento river, in northern California. Lots of people have seen this view when fishing.

These Naked Lady or Bella Donna flowers are so beautiful, I love them. I never saw them growing up in Trinity County and only began to notice them mainly in Marin County. Some appeared in my Mother’s yard these past few years, volunteers. They moved from one side of the yard to another this year.

Hibiscus flowers are known as being as the national flower for many countries. It is the state flower for Hawaii.

There are many types of Hibiscus flowers, white, pink, purple, and wild hibiscus flowers too. Hibiscus also is known as rose mallow. It grows very well in Redding, California, as it’s moderately sunny and warm throughout the year. Especially during this drought.

Bright pink hibiscus.

You might have heard of hibiscus tea. A tart refreshing tea that is enjoyed by many throughout different nations. It’s a tea, also can be edible, and used in medicinal uses. Such a wonderful flower, and has a variety of uses. Not to mention how beautiful the hibiscus flower is.